Internal Affairs

Senator Naraset Urges Government to Postpone Land Bridge Project Citing Insufficient Study Time

Bangkok: Senator Naraset recommends the government postpone the land bridge project, arguing that four months is insufficient for a comprehensive study and community involvement. According to Thai News Agency, Senator Naraset Prachayakar, a member of the Senate and chairman of the Senate Committee on Political Development, Public Participation, Human Rights, Rights, Liberties, and Consumer Protection, highlighted ongoing issues with the

Senate Committee Proposes Solutions to Mitigate Impact of Account Freeze Measures

Bangkok: The Senate Committee on Economic Affairs and Legal Affairs has raised concerns over the account freezing measures that are affecting innocent individuals and has proposed the establishment of a centralized system for screening and investigating suspicious accounts. This initiative aims to minimize damage to the economic system and bolster public confidence. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Palawat Tansiri,

Shinawatra Family Visits Thaksin at Klong Prem Prison After Quarantine

Bangkok: The Shinawatra family arrived at Klong Prem Prison to visit Thaksin after completing his five-day quarantine. The Department of Corrections has allowed relatives to visit today for the first time. According to Thai News Agency, Winyat Chatmontri, the personal lawyer for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has requested permission to visit Thaksin at Klong Prem Central Prison after five

Bhumtham Asserts Pheu Thai’s Strong Support in Chiang Rai By-Election

Bangkok: Bhumtham highlighted that the Chiang Rai by-election results demonstrate Pheu Thai’s sustained strong support base. He emphasized the need to revive and strengthen the party, urging the public to observe the changes. He refuted claims that Thaksin’s imprisonment was intended to generate sympathy for Pheu Thai, stressing Thaksin’s fight for innocence and the resolution of the issue, while maintaining

Anutin Assures Cabinet List Submission for Royal Endorsement This Week

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand, has confirmed that the Cabinet list is finalized and will be submitted for royal endorsement within this week. According to Thai News Agency, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced on September 15 that the Cabinet list is ready for submission. While Anutin refrained from commenting on individuals’ qualifications, he assured that the

Senator Pisit Calls Out Previous Government’s Failures in SEA Games Preparation

Bangkok: Senator Pisit has publicly criticized the previous government for its inadequate efforts in organizing the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. With only three months remaining until the event, significant issues remain unresolved, including the absence of a finalized mascot. Senator Pisit emphasized the urgency of the situation and called on the new government to take immediate action to avoid

Chiang Rai By-Election Sees High Voter Excitement Amid Favorable Weather

Chiang rai: People are excited to exercise their right to vote in the Chiang Rai by-election. The Election Commission expects to know the results before 9 p.m. According to Thai News Agency, the Election Commission anticipates a 65% voter turnout in the Chiang Rai by-election, largely due to favorable weather conditions. Early in the morning, enthusiastic voters began casting their

Election Commission Secretary Oversees Preparations for Chiang Rai Constituency 7 By-Election

Bangkok: The Election Commission Secretary-General visited the area to observe the by-election for Chiang Rai Constituency 7 and facilitated those eligible to vote. Mr. Saeng Boonmee, Secretary-General of the Election Commission, and his team traveled to Polling Station 12, located in the Ban Sop Kham School building in Wiang Subdistrict, Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai Province, to inspect the readiness